Butte Current Notes From Local Scene
Moyer buggies at Grady’s and rent planos from Orton Bros. D J Sullivan of Basin in town. Prize dancing with Renshaw Monday night. Dr Crain, specialist. Fred Gamer visiting Helena. Decoration flowers at Renshaw Monday night. A W Mahon of Glasgow guest at Finlen. Judge L B Olds of Pony in town. Miss Alice Papa visiting Basin relatives. J W Hull and wife from Los Angeles visiting Butte. Las Palmas ad praised. Mr and Mrs John Fieming of Basin moved to Butte. Tom Hunt from Pony visiting. A J Needham visiting Whitehall. Charles Coe and F E Edwards Portland visitors. Mrs Thomas Talbot at Boulder hot springs. George J Kelly registered at Thornton from Ogden. Miss Slater of Boulder to summer with mother in Butte. M W Potter from Red Lodge staying Finlen. E F Martin from Basin guest at Butte. Mrs J J Hammill visiting mother at Ferguson. Dr Peter S Massigbrod from Garnet registered at Thornton. L J Compton and wife of Spokane visiting Butte. Mrs J P Lewis of Pony in town to meet granddaughters from Thompson Falls. Alva Thomas returns to Butte from Clipper mine. John A Johnson of Tripp & Dragstedt store heads East, plans Europe visit. Sunday reading stocked with June magazines and papers at N O news stand, 27 West Park. R A Holley named Montana representative to fifth annual national good roads convention in Portland June 21. For sale: well established business requiring 7000 capital, net 25 percent annual profit. Reason selling other business. address 8 1 Standard Butte.
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Fred Gamer
Helena
Renshaw
A. W. Mahon
Glasgow
Finlen
L. B. Olds
Pony
Alice Papa
Basin
J. W. Hull
Los Angeles
Las Palmas
John Fieming
Butte
Tom Hunt
A. J. Needham
Whitehall
Charles Coe
F. E. Edwards
Portland
Thomas Talbot
Boulder Hot Springs
George J. Kelly
Thornton
Ogden
Utah
Miss Slater
Boulder
M. W. Potter
Red Lodge
John A. Johnson
Tripp & Dragstedt
East
Europe
N. O
West Park
R. A. Holley
Todle
Montana
Standard
Mayer Jeweler Slashes Prices on Wedding Gifts
Mayer at 22 West Park advertises wedding gifts with many items much reduced in price, appealing to couples and gift buyers seeking bargains.
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Mayer
West Park
Memorial Day Sermon Highlights Patriotism and History
Rev J W Tait preached a Memorial day sermon to Civil War veterans and the W R C in Grace M E church South Butte. He linked Joshua’s stones at Gilgal to monuments of memory and urged parents to teach children Memorial Day’s deep meaning beyond fireworks and parades.
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J. W. Tait
Grace M. E
South Butte
Lincoln Post
Mr. Tait
Joshua
Jordan
Gilgal
Israel
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Tait
America
Veteran tribute closes church ceremony as veterans depart
After a late war review and a tribute to veterans, Mr. Tait offers a benediction. Soldiers and the ladies of the corps exit as the congregation remains seated until all the old warriors have left the room.
Special Lutheran Services Confirms 12 Children
The German Lutheran church held special services on Sunday with a large congregation for the annual confirmation. Twelve children answered questions well as Rev. M Huddloff urged them to stay true to their vows and confess Christ before men. Confirmed: Otto Christian, Henry Diedricks, Herbert Kuphal, Arthur Riessberger, Willie Recksick, Rudie Recksick, Dora Muentzer, Bertha Scharf, Elsie Klienmann, Ida Henning, Tillie Kuntch, Anna Broz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Huddloff
Matthew x
Christ
Otto Christian
Henry Diedricks
Herbert Kuphal
Arthur Riessberger
Willie
Rudie Recksick
Dora Muentzer
Bertha Scharf
Elsie Klienmann
Ida Henning
Tillie Kuntch
Anna Broz
Fire destroys basement of St. Lawrence saloon on Broadway
Fire broke out at 1 10 this morning in the basement of the St. Lawrence saloon at 470 East Broadway, gutting the lower portion. Damage estimated at 500 and covered by insurance. Police officer John Lukanis discovered the blaze. Fire started under the sidewalk, possibly from a dropped match or cigar stub. Liquor stored in casks nearly total loss. flames minimal to upper structure. Saloon owned by Paige and Kene, near site of a previous murder three months ago.
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St. Lawrence
East Broadway
John Lukanis
Paige & Ke@ne
George Burke
Paddy Rogers
Picnic at Gregson Despite the Weather
The postponed Sacred Heart Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association branch and Ancient Order of Hibernians picnic at Gregson Springs went ahead yesterday. Despite snow and frost the previous Sunday and occasional rain, a large attendance enjoyed outdoor sports and overall good cheer.
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Sacred Heart
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Order of Hibernians
Gregson Springs
Gregson
Boucher Team Scraps Jefferson Valley Game
The Boucher ball team did not play yesterday afternoon because of weather and poor turnout at the picnic. Their next game is scheduled for next Sunday against Whitehall in Butte.
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Boucher
Jefferson Valley
Pipestone
Bouchers
Whitehall
Butte
Young Butler Leaves Hospital After Horse Incident
Fitzmaurice Butler Jr. was discharged from the hospital yesterday after injuries from being thrown and dragged by a vicious horse five weeks ago. He will use crutches to move about for several days at home.
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Fitzmaurice Butler, Jr
Mrs Bridget Haggerty Improving After North Montana Tragedy
Reports from St James hospital say Mrs Bridget Haggerty, injured in the double tray incident on North Montana street Wednesday, was improving and the physician believes she will recover.
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St. James’ Hospital
Bridget Haggerty
Montana Street
Secretaries to face Judge for vagrancy charges this morning
Frank Owens joins five accused secretaries to appear before Judge Warren on vagrancy charges. He was arrested at 11 Little terrace and released on $20 bond. Funeral for Noella Bonneau, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bonneau, from 314 Porphyry street at 2 PM today, with service at St Patrick Church at 2:30 PM.
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Frank Owens
Warren
Little Terrace
Noella Bonneau
Rio Grande Flood Devastates Mesilla Valley and Anthony
Rio Grande overflow near El Paso floods Mesilla valley with five to ten thousand acres under water. Half a million dollars in damages reported as crops land and houses are lost. Anthony New Mexico adobe homes washed away forcing residents to flee to El Paso as water rises and sand dyke risk grows.
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el Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Mesilla Valley
Anthony
N. M
Day Arrested in Theft Case Linked to Burglary
City Detective McGarvey took George Day into custody on the charge of disposing of stolen articles taken from Adolph Sultan at 53 East Park street Saturday. He is held as an accomplice of Leo Benz and Axtel Tolman, who face burglary charges. Day is described as a young man well known in police circles.
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George Day
McGarvey
Adolph Sultan
East Park Street
Leo Benz
Axtel Tolman
Day
Knights of Pythias Memorial Day Meeting in Butte
Knights of Pythias members are asked to gather at Castlehall in Butte at 9 a m on May 30 to take part in Memorial Day services and a street parade. COMMITTEE
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Knights of Pythias
Castlehall
Butte
Washington lodge members to meet for Memorial Day parade
Members of Washington lodge No. 85 I O O F are asked to meet at St George's hall Centerville at 830 a m Tuesday May 30 to take part in the Memorial day parade with the G A R Frank Billings N G and Dean W Selfridge secretary involved.
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Washington Lodge
St. George's Hall
Centerville
Frank Billings
N. G
Dean W. Selfridge
Silver Bow W O W Circle Meeting for Unveiling
Members of Silver Bow circle No 239 W O W are asked to meet at Scandia hall South Main Monday May 29 at 7 p m to arrange unveiling exercises June 4 Abigail Mannell G N Julia Palmer Clerk
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Silver Bow Circle
Scandia Hall
South Main Street
Abigail Mannell
G. N
Julia Palmer
Sunbeam sighting reported near latitude 42 22 long 45 22
The British steamer Acara arriving at quarantine from Cardiff reports a May 23 sighting at 7:45 p m ship time of a barkentine likely the yacht Sunbeam steering east under full sail, with a two masted schooner yacht seven miles behind. The sea was smooth and wind light from the south.
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New York
Acara
Cardiff
Sunbeam
Census Taker’s Role in Montana Chinese Sweep Exposed
Special dispatch reports Montana Idaho and Wyoming inspectors increasingly arrest Chinese nationals as a census taken by a Helena Chinese man is used to verify admissible residents. The census system proves effective but prompts a diplomatic probe after a Chinese consul uncovers misuse.
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Helena
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
United States
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
San Francisco
Bailey
China
Washington
Armenian Moslem clashes leave many dead in Caucasus
In Nakhichevan Erivan district on Thursday twenty two Armenians and two Mussulmans were killed as hostilities resumed. Four corpses burned, Armenian shops looted, Pasakend village destroyed, villagers fled. Further killings near Jabri and robberies plague the district amid a locust plague. at Sokolniki troops attacked civilians and sacked tea shops near Moscow.
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St. Petersburg
Nakhichevan
Erivan
Pasakend
Jabri
Sokolniki
Moscow
Disturbances in Lodz Turn Deadly Amid Tense Night
In Lodz on May 2 disturbances near a synagogue led to soldiers firing on the crowd, killing two Jews. A Saturday night incident saw a workman killed after being mistaken for a police spy. Troops have arrived and workers are described as in an ugly mood.
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Lodz
Panama Adad Is Given Export Rate On Rails
Washington May 28 In line with the canal commission policy to buy in the cheapest market inquiries on steel rails were sent to Secretary Drake of the Panama Railroad company. The reply states US rail prices have held at 28 per ton for 12 months while foreign markets show 24. Panama Railroad secured 70 pound rails at 22.75 first quality and 21.75 second quality in June. January purchases totaled 1 200 tons at 25 and 24. recent buys to supply the canal and railroad totaled 26.45 a ton. Prices exclude wharf and port charges and reflect competition with foreign manufacturers.
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Washington, D. C
Isthmian Canal Commission
Edward
Canal Commission
Drake
Panama Railroad Company
United States
Colon
New York
Gas Lease Fight Inspires Sermons in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia May reports show the gas lease fight sparked sermons across churches. Mayor Weaver praised the people’s victory while warning of a long battle ahead. Mass meetings shift to supporting his chiefs Potter and Acker amid injunction hearings next week.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Temple Baptist Church
Col
Sheldon Potter
A. Lincoln Acker
Messrs. Potter
Acker
Robert Ralston
Common Pleas Court
Helena Beats Great Falls In Close Contested Game
Helena won 7 to 9 over Great Falls in a tight battle marked by solid defense from Helena and strong hitting by Great Falls. The mayor pitched the first ball, delivering a playful opening ritual as Brownie Burke stood behind the plate and the crowd lingered in the damp weather.
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Helena
Great Falls
Anson
Burke
Treasury Official Orders Cutter Perry to Monitor Aleutian Waters
Horace A. Taylor arrives in Seattle and says the revenue cutter Perry will sail immediately for the Aleutian islands to verify reports that Japanese fishermen are poaching in American waters. If confirmed, the Commerce and Labor Department will intervene to halt the fishing fleet.
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Seattle
Horace A. Taylor
Deposed Preacher Turns Miner to Wealth in California
About 18 months after Rev. H. W. Knickerbocker of Trinity M E church Los Angeles was deposed for heresy he worked as an ordinary miner at a mining camp. He bought claims for a few dollars later selling them for 1400. Now he is worth 100000 owns 30 claims outright and has interests in many more plus a large brokerage business.
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H. W. Knickerbocker
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
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Moyer Buggies
Grady’s
Orton Bros
D. J. Sullivan
Dr. Crain
Pennsylvania
L. J. Compton
Spokane
City
J. P. Lewis
Mabelle
Eveline Herriott
Thompson Falls
Alva Thomas
Clipper
Jefferson County
Chil
Dren
Tonkin’s
Boucher Team
Young Butler
Mrs. Haggerty
A. Itkin
G North Main
Warsaw
Polish Socialist Party
Siedlce
Panama
Welch
National
Gate End Davenport
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Park St
Gure
State Medical Institute
Main and Broadway
Clark’s Bank
Mont
Ellis Paint Company
A.c.m.co.hardware House
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